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V2 KAP

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,478 mi
Last recorded108,478 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 KAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 108,478 miles

underbody/chassis undersealed

Pass 10 Feb 2025 102,864 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 97,821 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 91,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff/axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s rear trailing arm (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 91,548 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush 2 x fronts (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff/axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s rear trailing arm (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 87,617 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 83,695 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 79,337 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 79,337 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 75,572 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 75,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis yellow chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 70,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion rear both sides (2.4.E.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chasis legs on both sides (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 65,748 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 60,519 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split at the ends but still clearing the windscreen effectively

Corrosion starting to all metal brake pipes

Corrosion starting to all metal fuel pipes

Fail 22 Jan 2016 60,387 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play from steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Both front wiper blades starting to split at the ends but still clearing the windscreen effectively

Corrosion starting to all metal brake pipes

Corrosion starting to all metal fuel pipes

Pass 24 Jan 2015 55,329 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 51,784 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 46,730 miles

slight fluid leak under bonnet area

Pass 28 Jan 2012 42,457 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 36,943 miles

child seat's fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Nov 2009 32,224 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 27,876 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 22,264 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 17,268 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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V2 KAP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V2 KAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V2 KAP registered?

V2 KAP is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is V2 KAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V2 KAP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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